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Offline Kawasakinut

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breaking in riding boots?
« on: November 10, 2007, 03:30:07 AM »
anyone have any suggestions on breaking in a pair of riding boots? i bought a pair of boots a bout a year ago and they are still not at all flexible in the ankle area. when i was in the army we used to wear the boots in the shower to form them and loosen them up. don't know if i should try that with 300$ boots. 
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Re: breaking in riding boots?
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2007, 10:53:46 AM »
get her wet  :wink:

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Re: breaking in riding boots?
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2007, 01:43:55 PM »
I've broken in many boots.  I always soaked them and then wear them riding until they are dry.  You only need to do this once. Then oil them up and they will last forever. Cam.

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Re: breaking in riding boots?
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2007, 08:23:59 AM »
  The motorcycle dealer said to pour water inside them, seemed to help, but the real break in occurred while pushing a broke down Red bike out of the woods.  Actually I pushed that Red bike out of the woods many times, then I bought a green one. Never had to push it except when I ran out of gas.The boots are nice and flexible at  the ankles, thanks Red bike. 
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Re: breaking in riding boots?
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2007, 09:46:10 AM »
i should of just bought the alpinestars. note to self never let a salesman sway your first pick

Another "note to self" - if you plan to buy a pair of mid-range priced boots, don't try on the expensive ones. You'll end up buying the expensive ones.